Raising the front end - Mav

[Guest]

Can someone tell me how to wind the front torsion bars up please??

Ive been reading on here and other sites that this can be done??

How far can it go??

Thanks

 

[tommo]

Hi
If you do a search on torsion bars you will find all the information you require when lifting the front you need to leave enough room between the bump stops and the wish bones to allow for suspension travel when used daily so your not hitting the bump stops i wound my front up 1.5"
see this thread
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.co.u...s&file=viewtopic&t=5510&highlight=torsion+bar

 

[rustic]

From a previous thread I wrote on torsion bars..

I made some notes during the adjustments that may help you guys.

Tools you will need.
19mm open ended spanner,
a ring spanner 19mm ( I used a 3/4 AF spanner... perfect),
a 19mm socket and long bar.
Procedure.
use open ended spanner on lower nut and slacken top nut.
Tighten the bolt. I found it easier to tighten the bolt at the bottom rather than the nut.
Tighten the lock nut after the procedure.
You can do this while the vehicle is on the ground.
If you count the flats turned while tightening I found the following..
24 flats ( 4 complete turns of the bolt) raises the vehicle approx 19-20mm
at the front.
I still have to raise it a bit more but I'll see how she handles.
Also need to adjust headlights.

best regards, Rustic

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the help guys I will be taking a look...............however knotting-pot has posted on there about how to do it and that he had done it to his, now I have bought his truck so perhaps doesnt need it. Oh well!!

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